History ReferencedBy / Bionicle

* ''WesternAnimation/LEGOMarvelAvengersCodeRed'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rbri824EIo The appearance]] of {{the Collector}}'s MechaMooks is based on Tuma and [[Toys/HeroFactory Surge 2.0]].

* German documentary report show ''Galileo'' dedicated a 15 minute segment to brand's history and the development of the 2008 Mistika series, including prototype creation, focus group testing, marketing and the production process, giving fans an intriguing behind-the-scenes look into how the franchise was made. The report would be repeated on various international ''Galileo'' variants as well.

* ''WesternAnimation/HiddenSide'':
** A computer screen displaying Onua (referencing the canceled ''the Legend of Mata Nui'' video game) appears in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LiUL4Ak-XI Paranormal Intercept Bus]] set (3:53).
** The Phantom Fire Truck has a decal of the Kanohi Hau on its side.

* ''Toys/LegoCity'':
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6vlaavArF4 Passenger Airplane]] set appears to be depict a flight to Voya Nui (4:08, 8:38)
** Raze from the Wheelie Stunt Bike set has the symbol of Three Virtues printed on her jacket.

** A replica of Onua's mask (similar to the prints on the Gift-With-Purchase Bionicle set) is hidden under the sidewalk of Megapolis City.

** Their article on [[https://tfwiki.net/wiki/LEGO LEGO]] itself naturally has a small mention of ''Bionicle''.

* Toys/LEGODreamzzz: The episode "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Kuk9z_yFg Dream Team]]" is a {{crossover}} with ''Ninjago'' caused by a kid dreaming about the series after a {{marathon|Running}}. In the end, he lists off several shows for future marathons, one of which being ''Bionicle''.

* One joke Podcast/RiffTrax has made about Edward Cullen in ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' is that he collects ''BIONICLE'', which they have him ramble on about in a nasally nerdy voice when he first invites Bella into his room.

[-Special thanks to [[https://biosector01.com/wiki/BIONICLEsector01:Franchise BS01]], [=JANGBricks=], and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUTM_8Gl3bFYGpV34zPTc85FR_imW4nKF Toatapio Nuva]] for providing most sources-]

* The cover art of the Music/FrontLineAssembly album ''Music/{{WarMech}}'' is loaded with an assortment of ''Bionicle'' pieces.

* ''WesternAnimation/HiddenSide'': A computer screen displaying Onua (referencing the canceled ''the Legend of Mata Nui'' video game) appears in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LiUL4Ak-XI Paranormal Intercept Bus]] set (3:53).

** In the Ninjago City Markets set, one minifigure wears a FunTShirt of the Kanohi Hau, and is even holding a small figure and canister.
* ''Toys/LegoFriends'': computer screen displaying Tahu and Kopaka appears in Nova's Room.
* ''Toys/LegoCity Stuntz'': Raze has the symbol of Three Virtues printed on her jacket.
* ''WesternAnimation/MonkieKid'': A sign displaying the Bohrok symbol appears of the City of Lanterns.

* Some of Creator/StoopidBuddyStudios works feature random pieces from sets in them. Such as in early ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' sketches where limbs serve as set dressing, and in ''WesternAnimation/MODOK2021'' where a customized Onua Nuva leg can be seen as a spare part for ComicBook/{{MODOK}}.
** One of the animators who has worked for Creator/StoopidBuddyStudios, Charlie Rose is admin of the popular Bionicle Maskposting shitposting group on Website/{{Facebook}}; and independently produces his own {{stop motion}} films (including ''BIONICLE'') under the banner of [[https://www.youtube.com/@mootroidXproductions Mootroid X Productions]]. Several of the more recent appearances of ''BIONICLE'' parts in ''Robot Chicken'' or ''M.O.D.O.K.'' can be attributed to him sneaking them into the production design. Behind the scenes photos show more ''BIONICLE'' figures "visiting" the ''Robot Chicken'' set, such as this [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/451/001/ac3 photo of Tahu]] posed next to ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' characters.

* ''Letsplay/SuperButterBuns'' discusses ''Bionicle: The Game'' and ''Bionicle Heroes'' in [[http://youtu.be/ccyN9zRgBjk one installment of her "Do You Remember" series]], lamenting the franchise's struggle with TheProblemWithLicensedGames when its extensive WorldBuilding should lend itself well to a halfway decent game.

Despite being partially credited for saving the Franchise/{{LEGO}} Company from bankruptcy, the ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' franchise never managed to ascend out of ObscurePopularity. Still, it would occasionally make an appearance in mainstream media... even if that appearance was often little more than a blink-and-you'll-miss-it {{cameo}}.

* ''Webvideo/UnusAnnus'': Letsplay/{{Markiplier}} briefly mentions ''BIONICLE'' as an example of toy-lines with lore.

* ''Webvideo/MothersBasement'' in his review of ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline: Alicization'', refers to Quinella's Sword Golem as a ''BIONICLE''. The thumbnail for the video also features Mata Nui in it, which he theorizes is why that video got as many views as it did in a later video.

[-Special thanks to [=JANGBricks=] and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUTM_8Gl3bFYGpV34zPTc85FR_imW4nKF Toatapio Nuva]] for providing most sources-]

* Photographer Imre Drégely's 2019 exhibition ''Luna '69 (Moon Relics)'' showcased photo manipulations combining imagery related to the Moon landing with various toys, including ''Bionicle'' sets.

* An incomplete Rahkshi set briefly appears in the opening of ''Little Ann'', Zsolt Pálfi's deeply disturbing short student film.

* You can spot Gali Mata as a prop in Juni and Carmen's treehouse in ''Film/SpyKids2IslandOfLostDreams''.

* The cover art of the Music/FrontLineAssembly album ''[=WarMech=]'' is loaded with an assortment of ''Bionicle'' pieces.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ninjago}}'': In the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMI3OAf9UY8 Ninjago City Docks]] set, there are posters depicting the island of Mata Nui (15:51) and [[Toys/Bionicle2015 the Mask of Ultimate Power]] (10:20).

* ''Webvideo/PhantomStrider'' gave ''Bionicle: Mask of Light'' an honorable mention in his [[http://youtu.be/2UtcxT4nbzY Top 3 Best and Worst LEGO Movies]], praising the atmosphere and voice acting.

** Their article on the Construct-Bots toy-line is captioned "Okay, now we actually DO have toys that look like Bionicle. Happy now, [[Film/TransformersFilmSeries Movieverse]] haters?"
* In ''Webvideo/UnusAnnus'', Letsplay/{{Markiplier}} briefly mentions ''BIONICLE'' as an example of toylines with lore.

* Some of Creator/StoopidBuddyStudios works feature random pieces from sets in them. Such as in early ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'' sketches where limbs serve as set dressing, and in ''WesternAnimation/MODOK2021'' where a customized Onua Nuva leg can be seen as a spare part for M.O.D.O.K..
** One of the animators who has worked for Stoopid Buddy Studios, Charlie Rose is admin of the popular Bionicle Maskposting shitposting group on Facebook; and independently produces his own stop motion films (including ''BIONICLE'') under the banner of [[https://www.youtube.com/@mootroidXproductions Mootroid X Productions]]. Several of the more recent appearances of ''BIONICLE'' parts in ''Robot Chicken'' or ''M.O.D.O.K.'' can be attributed to him sneaking them into the production design. Behind the scenes photos show more ''BIONICLE'' figures "visiting" the ''Robot Chicken'' set, such as this [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/451/001/ac3 photo of Tahu]] posed next to ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' characters.

* [[Creator/MarvelComics Marvel]]'s [[https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Blood_Colossus_(Earth-616) Blood Colossus]] was based on the 2007 Maxilos & Spinax set. Specifically, it's nothing more than Maxilos with Spinax's head.

* ''Series/TerminatorTheSarahConnorChronicles'': EmergentHuman John Henry plays with ''Bionicle'' toys to develop fine motor control. He's also shown to have brushed up on the corresponding fiction, and [[ShownTheirWork gives semi-accurate descriptions]] on the characters of Tahu and Solek, as well as the setting of Mount Valmai.

* ''Webvideo/MothersBasement'' in his review of ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline: Alicization'', refers to Quinella's Sword Golem as a Bionicle. The thumbnail for the video also features Mata Nui in it, which he theorizes is why that video got as many views as it did in a later video.

* In ''Webvideo/UnusAnnus'', Letsplay/{{Markiplier}} briefly mentions BIONICLE as an example of toylines with lore.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheClangers'': Several ''Bionicle'' parts (such as one of Pohatu's Feet Additions) could be seen in a pile of junk in the Iron Chicken's nest.

** One of the animators who has worked for Stoopid Buddy Studios, Charlie Rose is admin of the popular Bionicle Maskposting shitposting group on Facebook; and independently produces his own stop motion films (including Bionicle) under the banner of [[https://www.youtube.com/@mootroidXproductions Mootroid X Productions]]. Several of the more recent appearances of Bionicle parts in ''Robot Chicken'' or ''M.O.D.O.K.'' can be attributed to him sneaking them into the production design. Behind the scenes photos show more Bionicle figures "visiting" the ''Robot Chicken'' set, such as this [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/451/001/ac3 photo of Tahu]] posed next to ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts'' characters.